Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
406
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 85.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
36.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Clay County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clay County Mental Health Provider Ratio Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Clay County, Iowa.
Clay County reports 406 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is recorded at 85 providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 4.9%, lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 78.4 years, compared to the Iowa state figure of 77.7 years and the national mark of 77 years. Additionally, 14.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.